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E492 CMB

1988 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,541 mi
Last recorded128,541 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Bentley Turbo95,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 CMB
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 128,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 128,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 128,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 128,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear most caliper (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick foremost caliper (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Inner . ball joint between strut assembly and bottom arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Fore most caliper (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rearmost caliper (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Inner. Joint between suspension strut and bottom arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,788 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,616 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shields slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Jun 2011 127,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 127,590 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 127,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 127,500 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underbody cover plate which covers all brake actuators and cylinders apears damp with hydraulic oil .

Fail 5 Jun 2008 127,500 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underbody cover plate which covers all brake actuators and cylinders apears damp with hydraulic oil .

Pass 11 Jul 2007 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear park brake readings low

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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E492 CMB is a 1988 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 95,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E492 CMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E492 CMB is a 1988 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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